Friday, July 1, 2011

Happy Birthday, Olivia de Havilland!

Olivia, as sophomore class secretary, poses with other class officers;
Los Gatos High School

At age 17

As Maid Marian in The Adventures of Robin Hood

Looks like somebody is going to get it! :o

Olivia with her TWO Oscars

Olivia today. Still going strong and living in Paris.

I'm still waiting for that promised autobiography, Olivia!

No idea what she's doing here but it's adorable.

One of my favorite Olivia films--The Snake Pit

With co-star Errol Flynn. They made eight films together.

She's amazing in this film, too (The Dark Mirror), playing the good AND the bad sister. I bet you can tell which is which!

Olivia and her sister, fellow actress Joan Fontaine.

“There’s something about Olivia de Havilland that has always set her apart from other actresses. Maybe it’s the combination of warmth, sensitivity and intelligence she conveys, or the way her good looks have always been further enhanced by the ever-present twinkle in her eyes or the wisdom you sense behind those orbs.”

“Playing good girls in the '30s was difficult, when the fad was to play bad girls. Actually I think playing bad girls is a bore; I have always had more luck with good girl roles because they require more from an actress.” – Olivia de Havilland

“That girl can play any part ever written!” – James Cagney about Olivia de Havilland

Oh, dear! All this and I STILL haven't even mentioned Hold Back the Dawn, The Heiress, To Each His Own, OR her most famous role as Melanie in Gone With the Wind! I guess I just can't get everything into one post, so here are some resources to learn more about this lovely lady:

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8 comments:

Awesome post, Audrey! loved the pics and the quotes, especially the one by James Cagney :) Olivia is awesome (and yeah, I'm waiting for her autobio too...and for her autograph...sent her a letter early this year, I guess she's terribly busy). Hugs.

Oh! I was just going to do a post asking if anyone knew how to contact starsand ask for their autographs. You're one step ahead of me! I think she doeskeep quite busy. I only hope that I'm that sharp and spry at 95!